North Carolina Ledinci War Front at Gettysburg Highlighted
A North Carolina historical report signed by Walter Clark and others asserts the state furnished more Confederate troops than any other. It notes endurance at Bethel and Gettysburg, the tradition of first at Bethel and last at Appomattox, and claims NC troops bore key roles at Chickamauga and Virginia battles.
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Gettysburg
Chickmauga
North Carolina
Confederacy
Christian
Virdix
United Confederate Veterans of
North Carolina Historical and Literary Society
Bethel
Dur Aring
Credi
Virginia
Henry L. Wyatt
Ednecambe Guards
SENSATION IN READVILLE AS DR KING'S DISCOVERY SAVES LIFE
In Lees ville Indiana W H Brown nearly died but Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption saved him. He reports instant relief from asthma and a full cure later. Similar cures claimed for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 30c and 1.00 with three bottles free from Frank Nedler druggist.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Frank Nedler
White House eagle toppled from flagstaff
Oct 31 reports say a gilded eagle atop the White House flagstaff fell to the mansion rock without wind. Clerks at the Naval Department noticed the bird was sane, informing the White House, and the eagle was reattached immediately to the rotator perch.
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Washington
White House
Bulbs Import Brings Dutch Flowers to Customers
A local merchant advertises a feeble import of Dutch bulbs now in stock. Offered items include Tulips in assorted colors at 20 cents each, Narcissus and Hyacinths priced per dozen, and Crocus bulbs at 10 cents per dozen with various varieties available.
Starving man seeks aid after failed attempt to hide truth
In New York a 19 year old named Harold Lelind collapsed in front of a Dodge statue. He told doctors he had no relatives willing to help and admitted he had failed at life on the streets. He said he had been writing home claiming success while actually homeless and in poverty. He was sent to hospital for care and class treatment. A flour advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dodge
New York Hospital
Harold Lelind
Roy
Will
Brown Given Long Sentence for Assault on Elderly Woman
Ernest Brown was sentenced to twenty one years at hard labor in Anamosa penitentiary for assaulting an elderly woman near New Melury. He showed little emotion as the judge noted no extenuating circumstances despite Brown’s claim of hunger and his past penitentiary term for a prior attempted assault.
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Tubeque
Ernest Brown
New Melury
Aid
Bard
Brown
Lee Dellow
Yingle
Saee
Tan
Sd Senorate
Ienault
Carnegie Library Dedication in Chariton
The Chariton Carnegie Library, built for 11000 as Andrew Carnegie’s gift, was reduced here Saturday. School children from four Chariton public schools led by teachers marched to the building. The flag ceremony and “Old Glory” unfurling drew cheers. Rev. Fr. Palen of the Baptist church delivered a timely address before closing ceremonies at the First M E Church with local participation.
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Chariton
Carnegie Library
Andrew Carnegie
Cliston
Palen
Baptist
Chiarilos
M. EB
Charlton
Rev Stephen Accepts Sioux City Pastorate
Rev T Stephan of Osage Ja is named pastor of St Pauls German Lutheran church in Sioux City. He accepted the call after Rev Mr Amstein’s resignation, is under 40 with Concordia Theological College honors, and will arrive next month along with his family.
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Sioux City
Jay
Davine
St. Paul's German Lutheran Church
T. Stephan
Osage
Obage
Mr. Amstein
Stephan
Concordia Theological
St. Lous
Burlington business leader Winter dies by own hand
J D Winter, prominent Burlington manufacturer and former city council member, died Friday night by self-inflicted asphyxiation amid bankruptcy strain on his E D Winter Company sash doors and blinds. The firm faced severe financial trouble and Winter's mental state is believed to have contributed to his action.
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S D. Winter
Burlington
J. D_ wWintery
E. D. Winter
Winter
Ho Hee
Aged and wealthy eats his food raw in odd Brooklyn mansion
Brooklyn resident 68 year old Stewart McDougall says cooking poisons food and vows to eat only raw meals for a year. He claims his health improved, rejects cooks and kitchen fires, though his plan garners disbelief and appears to rely on a strict regimen of raw meats, olives, and water.
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New York
Stewart McDougall
Brooklyn
Owen Meredith
Fron Ls Mansion
McDougall
Dawer
South Brooklyn
Lani
Mir. McDougall
Roy
Frigot
Tate
Mr. McDowgall
Fort William’s Harlock Castle to Be Yacht Vessel
A historic note on Fort William’s intention to convert the Union-Castle liner Harlock Castle into a private yacht. The 3,261 ton vessel, once a private yacht, would have cost less than ordering a craft of similar size, with several even larger ships laid up at Southampton as newer liners take their place.
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Fort Putwilliam
Union-Castle
Harlock Castle
Southampton
Sprawling Heist Disguised Theft at Sherry's
Daniel Hoes mistook a lively conversation outside Sherry's for a distraction as a flashy theft unfolded. Officers arrived when a footman Glaniesay dropped the scene, while Carrol claimed the reward. A jeweler assessed the missing brooch worth around two dollars, with officials holding the piece at the Fifty-First Street station awaiting claims.
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New York
Daniel Hoes
Sherry
Mawhew Caryel
Sheres
Glaniesay
Firte
Gott- Huey
Tayior
Bast Fitty-first Street
Hoey
Tailor
Catrol
Butley
Hearbhy
Carrol Lave
Patterson Assists Census Effort in State Quarters
Prof. W. R. Patterson of the State quatersity will supervise the census enumeration in the spring. He was summoned by the executive council to advise on the census. The department head noted governor’s campaign strains and a busy day in office with many calls but he denied himself to callers.
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W. R. Patterson
Cersus
Executive Council
Department of Commerce Sud
Justice McClain Honored by Iowa Supreme Court Lecture
In Iowa City on Friday the executive committee of the board of regents of Stig University of Iowa met to discuss Justice McClain for a supreme court lecture. The plan follows a law passed by the last legislature forbidding justices of the supreme court from holding another office. Faculty appointments listed include Mable Rundell, Jocima Sainge, Bla Waterbury, Alice Waldron, and others from Iowa City Des Moines and Burlington.
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Jown City
Board of Regents
Stig University of Iowa
Sesan
McClain
College At Law
MdcChiibis
Ute
College of Iwipi
Supreme Court
Department of English
Mable &. Rundell
Iowa City
Jocima Sainge
Jows City
Bla
Waterbury
Alice M Waldron
Grovafield
Frantia. Carrol
Harlan
Sidio Jacobs
Uurlington
Marie A. Voland
Des Mothes
Canton Poll Books Stolen Sparks Public Outcry
Canton ML October reports a political scare as two poll books containing registered voter names for the circuit were stolen. The incident has roused the public and heightened concern about electoral records.
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Canton
Oct
Cir
Reverend Wilson On The Unpardonable Sin At Bethlehem Church
The Rev. Join M. Wilson delivered a sermon at Bethlehem Congregational on the future joining of man and the unpardonable sin. He cited seven kinds of sin, defined by omission and commission, and argued the unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. The talk drew a large audience and about a dozen came forward at the invitation.
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Join M. Wilson
Bethlehem Congregational Church
Sildressez
Fifth
Warren Streets
Vapardonalle
Wilson
Tesua Christ
Ae Charet Tees
Jos
Christ
Evolution of Razor Craft Across History Remembered
Boston dated feature traces shaving from ancient Xenophon and Diogenes to Roman barber trade, noting the rise of personal grooming and the long quest for cleaner faces. It spotlights early methods and social values shaping modern safety razors and grooming culture.
Fraud Suspect Sidovy in Keokuk Grand Jury Indictment
Burliagion Ta Oct 31 Sidovy Biwith of this city is wanted by U S authorities. Indicted at Keokuk grand jury, police seeking him near Sutter Gamble's. Smith, reported in the city two years, runs a novelty sale business. Details of offense not learned. general charge fraudulent use of rails. Investigators have pressed the case for a month.
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Sidovy
Biwith
United States
Fid
Keokuk
Alty
Sutter & Gamble
S. Smith
Baby Survives Horse Step During Street Rescue
New York report from Hobart avenue and Linnee street where nurse Sadie Purcell wheeling a baby in a carriage saw a wagon dash past. A horse stepped over the infant without harm, the carriage was demolished, and the baby remained uninjured.
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New York
Sadie Purcell
Linnet Streat
Bayonne
WN. J
Hobart Avenue
Linnee Street
Fenkinson
Patents Granted in Iowa this Week
Iowa patents issued to Tiatph W. Allsup New London Fate Alvert Cottom Chillicothe for fence posts William P. Dialup Maquoker for metallic base posts George H. Glover Sheldon concrete walk Jeremiah H. Lynch Rock Valley for carpet stretcher Joel J. Miller Pulaski dish c..er Frederick W. Wirthowaski Des Moines hose protector for tracks.
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Iowa
Palente
Tiatph W. Allsup
New London
Fate
Alvert Cottom
Chillicothe
Willian P. Dialup
George H. Glover
Sheldon
Jeremiah H. Lynch
Rock Valley
Joel J. Miller
Frederick W. Wirthowaski
Milneis Coal Operators Vote on Wage Scale Dispute
Springfield October 31 The Milneis Coal Operators association after two hours discussion voted 99 to 8 to stand by their executive board in Chicago test Wednesday regarding a demand that the hoisting engineers receive the same wage rate for the coming year as last year.
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Springfield
Milneis
Coal Operators’ Association
Chicago
Supreme Court Overrules Rebeatment in Mahaska County Case
Oskaloosa Iowa October 31 The Supreme Court has overruled the petition for a retrial in the state vs Josephine Wilson charged with keeping a house of ill fame Proceedings will follow the decision which signals that the most prominent figure in Oskaloosa will be moved to Anamosa to serve a sentence of imprisonment
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Oskaloosa
Coal Miners Strike at Rex Fuel Camp Durfee
Oct 29 report from Oskaloosa shows Rex Fuel miners at Durfee on strike since Monday. Goited Mine Workers Vice President Jones travels to the camp to mediate a dispute over entry for vendors and distributors and about long running wage conditions. The article also includes stray, unrelated dialogue about Judge Parker and a Philadelphia traveler.
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Oskaloosa
Rex Fuel Compunity
Durfee
Jones
Weather Prayer Like Rain Fails To Bring Storm
A fragmented OCR item shows a man praying nightly for rain and describing how his prayers seem ineffective. The text hints at weather hopes and an exchange about patience and belief without clear dates or locations.
Real Estate for Sale With Various Properties Priced In Hundreds
Real estate notices describe 0 to 80 acre properties near Sev ond sand Marqueth and Grand avemur with sewer water, paving, level ground, hardwood finish, hot water heating, and barns. Prices listed include 4,900 and 7,000 with improvements noted. Also mentions a 80 acre farm in Dolier township with fair improvements and a Y-room dwelling on Main street with new work and barn.
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Grand Avemur
Locust Street
Tiniis
Dolier Township
Tuindern House
Main Street
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Towa City
Justice M'Clain
W. H. Wilson
Obsidian Blades
Boston
America
Diogenes
Leey
Nein
Athens
Tusuwad
Cresippus
Chabrias
B. C
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Rome
Operators’ Association
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Josephine Wilson
Prisor
Judge Parker
Philadelphia
Bose
Sevond
Balluff & Snider
Phove
Chas. Schickturers
Main St Tel
Ibern
Hygeia Company
Fae Reas
Conselpation
Fred
Tri-City Heating and Supply Co
SOG
W. H. Henner
Charlotte Russe
Tenon
Shiree
Hmil
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Gates
Tr Ie
Tide Company
FE. A. Miller
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